BACKGROUND: The P08 ("Pistole" model 1908), more commonly referred to after the surname of its designer, Georg "Luger," saw service throughout the first world war, during the Reichswehr era, and was adopted as the official pistol of the Wehrmacht prior to WWII. Although popular, its toggle breech was prone to dirt entry, which affected its performance. In 1938 the weapons firm of Carl Walther developed the P38 pistol as its successor. Although the P08 was never fully replaced by the P38, manufacture of the earlier pistol was discontinued in 1943.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Smooth, molded, leather construction hard-shell holster for the standard 4", (10.1cm), barrel P08 Luger pistol. Nice worn and used example. The leather "imterior" pull strap has broken off, but is included. Rear belt loop look to be original stitching. Nice maker mark with 1917 date. Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear. Scarce Polizei example.